We wake to another gorgeous morning. Have breakfast and clean up camp. The routine has been set, and we make quick work of it. Ian plays on the tree for a little while longer and we take our leaving camp photo sitting on it.
We hike up the opposite side of the hollow hoping that water is flowing closer to the source of the dry creek we crossed yesterday. After an hour we thankfully filter our water while sitting on a bridge. Another half mile and we pass the cut off trail for the elusive Bluffs campsite we couldn't find. A second half mile and we are back on the Good Spring loop trail.
We break on a high ridge overlooking a large valley, and an expansive view beyond the trees. We have a small lunch of trail mix and cliff bars. Enjoying our last restful moments in the wood. Nolan breaks out in front, the call of electronics beckoning him on. Isaac and I are bringing up the rear. Just after a short pack readjustment for Isaac, I notice a moth has landed on the inside of my left leg. He rides there for almost a half mile.
Another hour and a half and we are descending across the ravine that begins the hike. One final climb and our hiking adventures are over. I'm proud of everyone. I had a blast, and I hope they did as well. This adventure only makes me more excited for future possible hikes. We rest briefly at the church take a last look around the graveyard and away we go.
On the way down, when we passed through Louisville we noticed a sign that touted the "Whizzburger." So of course we had to try one. Angie hoped cheese whizz was involved, but there was none to be found. They were still good burgers, and thankfully for the other patrons it was a drive in. And on we drove. Great day, great vacation. I hope to someday see more of the great caves.
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